Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

She also served as associate director of conventions and sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

He brings nearly 20 years of experience in international hospitality and entertainment, holding pivotal roles such as deputy chief operation officer at Genting Malaysia Berhad, the world’s largest integrated luxury resort, which demonstrates his strong track record of managing large-scale, complex operations with leadership and strategic acumen.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Julio Flores Julio Flores Flores joins the recently renovated Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Carson as general manager. He comes most recently from his role as general manager at the Residence Inn Anaheim Garden. In her new role, she will solicit and manage group business in the Midwest and Atlantic incentive markets.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Other players in the hospitality industry were also working hard to shift the narrative from one of devastation to one of renewal. Stand Together.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week to take classes on everything from budgets and economic development to marketing and leadership as part of their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) training.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Risk management helps you pivot well even when things are seemingly falling apart around you. Courses are held throughout the year.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. PRA Orlando; Newport Hospitality, a DMC Network Company in Rhode Island; Accent Indy; and CSI Florida.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Sarago comes from AIG Global Real Estate Investments, where he was senior vice president and head of hospitality and leisure group. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009. Mario Thompson. Jakob Wahl. Wahl will be president and CEO of IAAPA , effective Jan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

His hospitality experience includes leading sales teams at golf resorts, casinos and resort hotels. Before this, he worked with Sheraton Hotels, where his hospitality career began. Fry previously worked as national sales manager for Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau. He also worked as events director for Raul Avila Inc.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This candid panel provided fantastic ideas for how to enhance client experience, bring business to specific destinations, and help DOs and DMCs experience greater success. To access more webinars on hospitality industry news, best practices, and other useful topics, we encourage you to become a member of ADMEI today!

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Destination Management Companies are at the forefront of this movement, recognizing the diverse needs and preferences of attendees and incorporating thoughtful touches to ensure inclusivity and enjoyment for all. Visit our member and accredited DMC directories to find a qualified partner in your area.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS Best Décor/Design CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company Roses & Ralphie Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company Succession Woodstock and Bridgerton Come to Town! The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S.

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ADMEI

JUNE 14, 2023

Educating on the differences between destination organizations and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Educating on how destination organizations and DMCs can work together and the benefits gained for the planner, destination organization, and DMC. Developing webinars for each other’s member groups.

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Hello DMC

MAY 1, 2020

As warehouses sit idle and skilled managers finish yet another puzzle on their dining room tables, Hospitality + Events Fight Back-20 is fervently working on amplifying the voice and abilities of the hospitality and event businesses. Hotels for hospital workers that can’t go home to their families. We want to help.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

When managing guests in a foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. A destination management company (DMC) can help you in creating a memorable and seamless experience for your guests. This is particularly important if you’re working with a destination management company or travel agent.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

With 30 years of industry experience, White is now director of sales at Teneo Hospitality Group ’s Washington, D.C., Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. Previously, Nichols was general manager at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in San Francisco’s Japantown.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

A 15-year hospitality operations and management veteran, Yousfi was most recently chief growth officer at Carver Road Hospitality, as well as vice president of sales, services, catering, group dining and weddings at MGM Resorts International. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort appointed Wyndham managing director. Sybil Davis.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

A 15-year hospitality operations and management veteran, Yousfi was most recently chief growth officer at Carver Road Hospitality, as well as vice president of sales, services, catering, group dining and weddings at MGM Resorts International. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort appointed Wyndham managing director. Sybil Davis.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Red Dot Representations officially partnered with Hayleys Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company (DMC) and part of the country’s largest conglomerate, Hayleys Group. The post Red Dot Representations inks partnership with Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Travels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

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Hello DMC

AUGUST 4, 2020

Since May, our Las Vegas office has been servicing a different kind of event, partnering with the team at University Medical Center, Las Vegas to provide Covid-19 testing to thousands, including partnering with local resorts and casinos to test hospitality workers to aid in their safe return to work. The post Hello!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. Most recently, Espina opened Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas as its resort manager in 2019. Most recently, Dumont was senior sales manager for the property. Brock Hochhalter.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 28, 2018

The post Hotelbeds group nets €110M from sales of Destination Management operations to TUI appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hotelbeds Group has announced the sale of its Destination Management operations for enterprise value of €110 million to TUI. .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Hud brings to the position 30 years of experience in sales and hospitality management. Formerly, Hud was senior manager of convention sales at San Francisco Travel Association. In 2010, Thomas was named General Manager of the Year after opening Morgans Hotel Group’s Mondrian Soho hotel location. Richard Hud.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

Andrew Casperson Andrew Casperson Casperson is Executive Vice President of Operations at Coury Hospitality , bringing with him the experience of three decades in the industry. He has managed and operated numerous hotels across North America and worked for nine years as Senior Vice President of Operations at Omni Hotels and Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

Andrew Casperson Andrew Casperson Casperson is Executive Vice President of Operations at Coury Hospitality , bringing with him the experience of three decades in the industry. He has managed and operated numerous hotels across North America and worked for nine years as Senior Vice President of Operations at Omni Hotels and Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Caesars Entertainment also partnered with Lauren Harwell of the Denver-based destination management company Imprint Events Group to curate and execute each event in every location that hosted a Remastered Tour. “It’s an immersive educational experience, plus it adds an elevated aesthetic to each event venue.”.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

“The footprint here is not intimidating, and the layout offers what I call ‘sunshine breaks,’” said Lauren Kelly, general manager of Hello! Texas Destination Management. Kelly also emphasizes that Austin’s hospitality community operates with a collaborative spirit that makes those campus-style experiences easy.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling markets, savor the local delicacies, and engage with the warm and hospitable locals. The nearby Himchari National Park offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting, further improving the destination’s appeal for nature enthusiasts.

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ITA Group

JULY 6, 2021

Connect with him as he tackles topics ranging from leadership, technology, wellbeing and hospitality. ALHI is a global sales and marketing organization representing the finest Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines and Destination Management Companies. Hot Hospitality Exchange. Cast by Eventwell. The Room Block.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 11, 2022

The business events, travel, and hospitality industries seem universal in their condemnation of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine on Feb. Hospitality. The online hub at hospitality-helps.org allows those in need to register for a room, and hotels that have space to sign up to participate in the program.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Therefore, whether DMOs should focus only on marketing or broaden their activities and be a management organization is part of the future agenda. At Solimar, we have seen time and time again why the M in DMO must also be about destination management, and not just destination marketing. What is destination management?

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sustainable tourism consultants are creative professionals with expert knowledge in the tourism industry and destination management. What is the Role of Tourism Consultants?

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s not uncommon to find professionals holding degrees in business, communications, or marketing, complementing others with a foundation in hospitality or years of experience in related industries. But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out?

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